During World War I, angels descended upon a battlefield to aid British soldiers... or did they? Looking at the fact, fiction, and impact of the story of the Angels of Mons.

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During World War I, battle was ruthless, and many fell to the innumerable German forces. Among the fighters was the British Expeditionary Force, who made their first appearance in the Battle of Mons. Largely outnumbered, they were sure to be defeated. Until, as legend has it, a phantom army reigned from the sky, aiding them in the battle and saving many of their men. Was this a case of hallucination, or did these ghostly visitors save a multitude of lives. Today, we’re investigating the Angels of Mons.

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